Globespan - Spread the Word
As many of our readers will know, Globespan - the Scottish based airline - suddenly went out of business in the run up to Christmas.
Literally overnight, hundreds of employees were left high and dry by the company - even while some of them were stuck abroad - with no access to proper advice and support.
If our readers know any former Globespan employees - pass the word that they may well have a claim for a Protective Award to the Employment Tribunals.
The basis of their claim would be that they were dismissed by Globespan - without any consultation.
A Protective Award can be worth up to three months salary - but no one is going to hand it over on a plate.
People will have to fight for their rights - in the courts - as they've done over equal pay.
Former employees might also have a claim - for all or some of the following - on top of a redundancy claim:
1. Unfair dismissal
2. 'Lost' holiday pay
3. Incorrect contract terms
4. Unpaid wages
5. Working time losses
And some of these claims - if successful - are guaranteed by the state.
SO - DON’T JUST ACCEPT THE MINIMUM OFFERED
If you know anyone in this situation, they can always drop Mark Irvine a note for further advice at: markirvine@compuserve.com
Literally overnight, hundreds of employees were left high and dry by the company - even while some of them were stuck abroad - with no access to proper advice and support.
If our readers know any former Globespan employees - pass the word that they may well have a claim for a Protective Award to the Employment Tribunals.
The basis of their claim would be that they were dismissed by Globespan - without any consultation.
A Protective Award can be worth up to three months salary - but no one is going to hand it over on a plate.
People will have to fight for their rights - in the courts - as they've done over equal pay.
Former employees might also have a claim - for all or some of the following - on top of a redundancy claim:
1. Unfair dismissal
2. 'Lost' holiday pay
3. Incorrect contract terms
4. Unpaid wages
5. Working time losses
And some of these claims - if successful - are guaranteed by the state.
SO - DON’T JUST ACCEPT THE MINIMUM OFFERED
If you know anyone in this situation, they can always drop Mark Irvine a note for further advice at: markirvine@compuserve.com
